Course detail

Course in English Language 2

FP-Rpaj2KAcad. year: 2023/2024

Strategic brand development in international environment.
Brand as competitive factor.
Evaluation of brand development potential.
Formulation of brand development strategy.
Visualization of brand development.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

The subject expects the knowledge of basic elements of management as well as processes applied. Moreover, students must be also acquainted with basic marketing terms and procedures applied in management of a company.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

During evaluation of the course is the emphasis on systematic, ongoing work of the students. The final assessment is classified according to ECTS and will depend not only on the results of the written examination of knowledge, but also the active participation of students in controlled lectures. The aim of evaluation is to test the knowledge, abilities and skills through a written examination (case study) and active participation in lectures (interactive teaching - case studies, guided discussion, etc.).
Assessment methods (weight percent)
Lectures and assignments 30%
Examination (written) 70%
Attendance at lectures is recommended as well as studying of basic literature. Control is in teacher’s competence. Projects are discussed as well during lectures.

Aims

Primary objective of the subject is to define the concept of the competitiveness development on the base of brand development in contemporary international competitive environment.
Students will be introduced to possible approaches to defining of strategy of brand development. They will become acquainted with non-traditional concepts of formulation and presentation of the brand development proposal. They will be able to define and implement strategic link od brand development and strategic development of the company.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BEAMISH, P.W. - MORRISON, A. - ROSENZWEIG, P.M. International Management - Text and Cases. 3rd ed. Irwin, 1997. 604 p. ISBN 0-07-114900-7 (EN)
GRIFFIN, R.W. - PUSTAY, M.W. International Business - A Managerial Perspective. 3rd ed. Prentice Hall, 2002. 652 p. ISBN 0-13-042576-1 (EN)
HITT, M.A. - IRELAND, R.D. - HOSKISSON, R.E. Strategic Management - Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts. 6th ed. South-Western College Pub, 2004. 544 p. ISBN 0324275307 (EN)
RUGMAN, A.M. - HODGETS, R.M. International Business. 3rd ed. Prentice Hall, 2003. 628 p. ISBN 0-273-67374-2 (EN)

Recommended reading

COLLIS, D.J. - MONTGOMERY, C.A. Corporate strategy - Resources and the Scope of the Firm. 1st ed. McGraw-Hill, 1997. 764 p. ISBN 0-256-17894-1 (EN)
VODÁČEK, L. - VODÁČKOVÁ, O. Malé a střední podniky: konkurence a strategické aliance v Evropské unii. 1. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 2004.192 s. ISBN 80-7261-099-6 (CS)
VODÁČEK, L. - VODÁČKOVÁ, O. Strategické aliance se zahraničními partnery. 1. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 2002.137 s. ISBN 80-7261-058-9 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-KS Master's

    branch MGR-ŘEP-KS , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

10 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

6 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer